Ben Shelton suggests rule change for Zverev's ball-bouncing during US Open

At the 2026 US Open final, Alexander Zverev secured his second Grand Slam title by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2. Throughout the tournament, Zverev's habit of excessively bouncing the ball before second serves drew criticism from opponents and fans alike. Shelton proposed a new rule to limit time on second serves, emphasizing the impact on pacing and spectator experience. Zverev received a time violation for excessive ball bouncing during the final match, which was met with applause from the crowd.

• 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Ben Shelton suggest rule change over champion Alexander Zverev's ball-bouncing habit
• 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Ben Shelton suggests rule change over champion Alexander Zverev's ball-bouncing habit